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    This is an example of smaller less detailed and slightly out of scale version(NOT Popeyes doing). The kits at this level tend to(in favor of simplicity in construction) be less concerned with accuracy and scale then larger more expensive versions. In light of the product and the hands it finds itself in...I think it is being built very well and is clean and exemplary. Popeye's doing a super job. Rob
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    It always amazes me that even these large modern(Kinda) ships still had flying bridges.....out in the weather. Rob
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    Many times the lines passing through fairleads were running lines that controlled the sails..not the yards. Such as leach lines and bunt lines. These smaller numerous lines could number up to 20 per side per mast. That's a lotta belaying down on deck. Rob
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    Interesting......I would assume the shrouds/ratlines at the top mast and those at the topgallant were sufficient and the Jacob's ladder was above that. Not sure of the use of this rope ladder/ Hope you find out. Rob
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    I'm counting on the fact that you will be a solid Clipper lover when you get her finished Popeye. The *Greyhound* of the sea bug is infecting you and before you know it the magnificent short lived world of the Clipper will take you over. Everything about them was about speed......a uniquely American invention. Clippers put American sea commerce at its pinnacle. Great build...great fun. Rob(Seller of everything Clipper)
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    Wonderful...and I appreciate that you placed the crew in working positions...not just skylarking around..... Rob
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    Keith..those goosenecks are fabulous...I had to make similar items for one of my telescopes...sweet work Love it, love it..... Rob
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    Jeff.....*A Mighty Fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing* A never ending help in time of need..... Trust in His strength.....sorry for your loss. Rob
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    Go get em...the more clippers the better. IMV Rob
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    WOW Popeye...you're *Clipping* along with this build. Nicely done and very clean..great job! I like how you tackled the chain plates and channels...nice. Rob
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    Your progress is amazing Ed. I've come to expect great images after a few days of not seeing any action.......sorry to say, I'll be sad to see the shipyard close for a couple of weeks. Hope you'll be refreshed and ready to go when you return. I'm so very impressed with your YA...she's beautiful. See ya soon. Rob
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    Wonderful! Rob
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    What a fun project......I suspect you will reuse as much of the original as you can and fabricate any replacement parts. I'll be watching this log....good luck Rob
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    I love the precision in which you work.......fine craftsmanship indeed. Rob
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    Thanks for the likes everyone...I tried to take a complicated process/application and make it fast and easy. Rob
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    I see.... I wasn't sure if you used a ball fixture mounted in the tail stock....but the method used is what I would have done. Very nice..indeed. Thanks for the updates. Rob
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    Amazing work. Rob
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    Fantastic clean work....just wonderful. Rob
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    Great update Nils...exceptional. Rob
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    Great miniature carpentry........ Is that a pillow top mattress...I see....? Rob
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    Fantastic metal work... Looks like a spider band for the masts and with belaying cleats/pins affixed. Love it. Rob(Oh what was your method to keep the balls all the same size?)
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    Dang Nils......every time I drop in..you're working your magic. I love the extensive use of brass and all manner of metals...coupled with wood. You masterfully blend the media into a very convincing beautiful model. Sweet visit today...thanks and fair sailing. Rob
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    Catching up with your log Popeye...very fine work on the Thermop. I too thought of using the turned toothpicks...and I did manage to find some smaller ones in bamboo, but they still didn't work. Had to order them. Those brass straps on the deadeye hoops are called chain plates(many were actually made of chain..or hooper iron looking like chain) The board the deadeyes are affixed to is the channel. Again..fantastic job. Rob
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    Good practical observation Gaetan.... Translation from engineer to mechanic sometimes requires the mechanic to adapt his technique to satisfy the engineering goal. In many cases the mechanic knows far better then the engineer..the tooling and *tricks of the trade* to accomplish the engineers vision. We have that scenario play out every day here at work. I truly love this build and will be watching and learing as you take us on this wonderful journey. Rob
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    Well Tom I think they look amazing and from what I gather from my 40+ years of study they are more accurate then tan lanyards. I always use blackened thread/rope as my lanyards. But to each his own. Glad you like the outcome.......I hope you don't feel like I swindled you into the change....... Rob

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